Chapter 384: The Curtain Rises (3)
# 384. The Curtain Rises (3)
The civil officials immediately turned their heads, their gazes filled with scrutiny and hostility, directed at Duke Cao.
In this struggle to redress the grievances of the "380,000 unjust souls," the structure of the radical faction among the civil officials was complex. Some acted out of a sense of justice in their hearts, others out of loyalty to the teachings of the sages. Some sought fame and fortune, while others simply followed the tide.
The radicals were led by Wei Yuan and Wang Zhenwen.
The structure of the opposition faction was similarly intricate. First, there were the royal family. Among them, there were certainly virtuous individuals, but at times, one’s identity dictated their stance.
If King Huai were convicted, it would deal an unimaginable blow to the reputation of the entire royal family. To put it plainly, they would never be able to hold their heads high again.
Even ordinary people cared about saving face, let alone the royal family.
The Zhenbei King could die, but he must not be convicted.
Next came the noble clique. Nobles were naturally aligned with the royal family. Understanding the nature of nobility made it clear that nobles and the royal family belonged to the same camp.